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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,499.56, 89,220.61 and 34,545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,499.56, 89,220.61 and 34,545.90 is: 51,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,499.56 : 89,220.61 = 34,545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,499.56/89,220.61 = 34,545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,499.56x = 89,220.61 × 34,545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,499.56x = 3,082,206,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,206,271.00/59,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,802.17

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